A 16th century Lake District watermill is on the market for £200,000.
Widewath Mill Barn, in Helton, near Askham and Penrith, is being marketed by David Britton Estates, and is open to cash buyers only.
According to records from the 18th century, it is believed to have operated originally as a bank mill, a kind of early industrial cotton mill, which were often powered by water.
While the watermill is not a listed building, it retains many of its original features, including its old machinery, beams and waterwheel.
The property has planning permission for conversion into one bedroom holiday let and stands as an opportunity to preserve a unique piece of Lake District history.
Under the granted planning permission, potential buyers will have to make sure the watermill has little visual impact externally and that its machinery and internal features are preserved for those visiting to enjoy whilst staying.
Overall, the watermill has space for one bedroom, one bathroom and a lounge space.
Internally, the building is in need of a full renovation and the space is arranged with reverse accommodation.
The ground floor, which was the former spout floor, would accommodate a lounge giving access to the bedroom with an internal glazed screen separating it from the crown water wheel and associated machinery gear.
The bathroom would be in the adjoining room, which was the former furnace/kiln.
The lobby at ground floor then gives access to the first floor, the former stone floor, where there is an open plan sitting room and dining area.
An new internal glazed balustrade would separate and protect the grinding bed and associated machinery gear including the sack hoist.
The first floor kitchen would also be located in the former drying bed above the kiln.
Externally, car and pedestrian access to the house is via an existing gated forecourt and gives access to the mill wheel to the back and the mill race.
The grounds extend along the bank of the stream and offer a rural setting as a backdrop to the mill.
Potential buyers would have to connect the property to services, but an electrical connection is close by and there is space for drainage via a water treatment plant.
